Business Development Manager – E‑commerce Marketplace

About the role

Jumia is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive vendor acquisition and growth on its African e‑commerce marketplace. Based in Shenzhen, you will work closely with large sellers, helping them launch and expand their presence on the platform.

Key responsibilities

• Attract major vendors, achieve onboarding targets and manage the full onboarding process.
• Screen, evaluate and continuously train registered vendors on operational rules.
• Lead vendor relationships by leveraging Jumia traffic and platform capabilities to meet their business and marketing objectives.
• Provide industry advice on online marketing, analytics and targeting to help vendors succeed.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 3‑5 years of experience in cross‑border e‑commerce.
• Confident, energetic, self‑motivated with strong problem‑solving drive.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication, writing and publicity skills.
• Fluent oral and written English; French is a plus.

Required skills

What we offer

• A unique entrepreneurial yet structured environment.
• Opportunity to join a professional, global team.
• Strong personal and professional growth prospects, including leadership training.
• Dynamic start‑up spirit in a well‑located Shenzhen office.